Maruyama Park

What it is

• Kyoto's first urban park, established in 1886.
• Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
• Adjoins Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple.

What to see

• A famous weeping cherry tree.
• A Japanese garden created in 1912.
• Statues of Ryoma Sakamoto and Shintaro Nakaoka.
• Maruyama Park Music Hall, opened in 1927.

When to go

• Spring for cherry blossom viewing.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.